In the next day or two a lot of things are going to change in my life. I will have news of one kind or another within 24 hours…..
Nervous. Thrilled.
August 2011
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July 2011
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One Tool at a Time
I have decided to take things in baby steps. Starting out in shoe design means a huge initial investment, so I am going to try buying each shoemaking tool as I need it. In a week or two I will have some sewing space (to jumpstart my corset business!) and I will begin by slowly making myself a pair of simple heels. As I reach each new step, I will buy the most bare bones tools needed to do that step.
So. I have my lasts. I have a heel I can modify and use for now. First step? I need lots of tape.
Hey, not really a question but I love the stuff you're doing and I'd really like to collaborate with you on a collection when your studio is up and running :) I realize it's $$ so I wouldn't ask you to do so for free, I'd want to compensate you for time and labor. Buuut I think it could be awesome!
Thank you so much! I love working with others on projects, so when I am set up we should talk. Are you local to the Bay Area? Feel free to email me and we can talk about ideas and what you’re thinking. :)
A comedy of errors
Well, these shoes must be cursed because not a single thing seems to be going right. I was really pleased with them at the begining, so it’s a bit hard to see them fall apart in so many little ways. But I came here to learn, and I did exactly that.
Last day
Today is the final day of this class. I have a lot of work to do and a lot of problem solving to attempt. I’m trying to be optimistic about the shoes. I’m also hoping I fulfilled my teacher’s expectations of me as an assistant teacher. These past 2 days I’ve been very focused on my own work and only checked in with other students when I heard them make sounds of uncertainty. All in all, this has been a tough week- I started strong and brave and then slowly made a number of small mistakes that lead to a lot of difficulty. Today will be an interesting day no matter what.
Hm
Yesterday one of my classmates said, “don’t ever sell yourself short. You’ve done more at 25 than most people I knew at that age, and you’ve found what you want to do. And I don’t think you’ll ever stop wanting to explore the world and try new things. So, all I’m saying is don’t ever sell yourself short.” Hm. I guess I should maybe feel a teensy, tiny bit of pride in myself.
Problems
I’ve run into a number of difficulties with my shoes. I’m fighting that urge one gets to drop it and start over by reminding myself that not every pair of shoes needs to be a portfolio piece; sometimes they are just learning experiences.
Hi there!
What kind of boning did you use in your corset??
Hi, just basic steel boning. Nothing fancy (except for the magic I added with my superhero-like powers of fabulosity!).
